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Terms used to explain professionalism abstract Different groups use word differently Easy to recognize, hard to define Ways to best teach not well established Power of the “hidden curriculum” The Problem 4

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Develop a comprehensive definition (framework) of professionalism in surgery Determine which attributes are most valued by medical students Determine which attributes are most demonstrated by faculty and residents Purpose 6

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Framework for Professionalism in Surgery Phase 1 Core group of educational leaders Brainstorming sessions Review of literature and resources List of all attributes Phase 2 Attributes grouped into similar concepts Served as foundation for attribute categories Final categories decided upon by expert consensus Methods 7

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All Year III students (N=168) Structured focus group Define professionalism List most important attributes Describe any witnessed unprofessional behavior Written questionnaire Recorded and transcribed verbatim Methods- cont 9